“I am incredibly proud of our entire team. This honor reflects our commitment to providing the very highest quality of pediatric specialty care for the children and families we serve,” says Richard Azizkhan, M.D., Children’s president and CEO. “We will continue to expand our expertise, innovate and improve care to benefit children from across the region and beyond.”

The 13th annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings recognize the top 50 pediatric facilities across the U.S. in 10 pediatric specialties.

“The Best Children's Hospitals rankings were designed to help provide families seeking the best medical care for their sick child with access to the most comprehensive data available,” says Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “The rankings, coupled with guidance from pediatricians, help families make better-informed decisions about where to find high-quality, compassionate care for their children when they need it most.”

The U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals rankings are the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals, relying on clinical data and on an annual survey of pediatric specialists. The rankings methodology factors in patient outcomes, such as mortality and infection rates, as well as available clinical resources and compliance with best practices.

For more information, visit Best Children’s Hospitals for the full rankings and use #BestHospitals on Facebook and Twitter.